The NFB is committed to respecting your privacy

We use cookies to ensure that our site works efficiently, as well as for advertising purposes.

If you do not wish to have your information used in this way, you can modify your browser settings before continuing your visit.

Learn more
Skip to content Accessibility

WAL-TOWN The Film

In this feature documentary, 6 student activists visit 36 Canadian towns to take on one giant corporation. Filmed over 2 summers, these young crusaders (plus a gonzo journalist) try to raise public awareness about Wal-Mart's business practices and their effect on cities and towns across Canada. With youthful passion and often hilarious cultural jams, this film takes us to the frontlines of the ongoing debate over the company's increasing dominance in the Canadian retail market.
Your rental expires on
None
You've already purchased this film.
Download it from My purchases.

Details

In this feature documentary, 6 student activists visit 36 Canadian towns to take on one giant corporation. Filmed over 2 summers, these young crusaders (plus a gonzo journalist) try to raise public awareness about Wal-Mart's business practices and their effect on cities and towns across Canada. With youthful passion and often hilarious cultural jams, this film takes us to the frontlines of the ongoing debate over the company's increasing dominance in the Canadian retail market.

Industry and Commerce Social Issues Economics Work and Labour Relations All subjects
  • director
    Sergeo Kirby
  • producer
    Ian McLaren
    Germaine Ying Gee Wong
    Sergeo Kirby
  • executive producer
    Sally Bochner
  • writer
    Sergeo Kirby
  • director of photography
    Keith Pattington
  • sound
    Keith Pattington
  • camera
    Sergeo Kirby
    Sebastian Lange
    Craig Desson
    Mark Achbar
  • editor
    Hannele Halm
    Alan Kohl
  • additional editing
    Gabriel Taraboulsy
  • end titles
    Gaspard Gaudreau
  • online editor
    Sylvain Desbiens
    David Oxilia
    Éric Ruel
  • still photography
    Jason Gondziola
  • original music
    Matt Tomlinson
  • sound editor
    Daniel Toussaint
  • assistant sound editor
    Luc Raymond
  • dialogue editor
    Mira Mailhot
  • re-recording
    Serge Boivin
  • post-production coordinator
    Linda Payette
  • motion design
    Subcommunication
  • graphic design
    Subcommunication
  • additional graphics
    Thanh Pham
  • researcher
    Brett Story
  • production assistant
    Sarah Spring
    Sarah Houde
    James Larden
  • marketing manager
    Moira Keigher
  • participant
    Ezra Winton
    Samara Grace Chadwick
    Tim McSorley
    Tom Price
    Danielle Dalzell
    Johanne Savoy
    Rob Maguire

Education

Ages 12 to 17

Notes

The classroom stands in for the municipal council of a small town. Assemble students randomly into groups: Walmart managers, unemployed workers, ordinary townspeople, richer ones, local retailers, elected officials, police officers... Have them view the film and gather all the facts relevant to their assigned group, and then prepare arguments for the town council meeting and vote on whether to allow construction of a Walmart.

More educational content

WAL-TOWN The Film
Purchase options
Licence Information
Already paid to see this film?
Licence Information
Download licence details
Personal & Single-Classroom Use

Who it’s for:

Individuals watching for personal use, and parents or teachers wishing to screen a film for a single class in Canada.

What it allows:

  • Private, personal viewing in Canada and worldwide.
  • Screening the film for a single class in Canada.
  • Downloading and watching offline.

What it does not allow:

  • Screenings or events for multiple classes, school boards, or campus-wide events.
  • Community, public or institutional screenings or events.

Bonus materials are not included with the downloaded film.

Institutional Use

Who it's for:

Organizations, government departments, businesses and non-profits. For other institutions seeking licensing options, please contact info@nfb.ca .

What it allows:

  • Internal screenings for employees, members or patrons.
  • Screenings open to the public on the organization’s premises, with no admission fee and outside the commercial cinema circuit.
Looking to host a one-time public screening instead?

Who it's for:

Public libraries, community groups, NGOs and other organizations wishing to host a one-time public screening in Canada with no admission fee.

How to request a screening:

Complete the “Request to screen an NFB film” form.

For any questions, email communityscreenings@nfb.ca.

Streaming restrictions

Films purchased as downloads (DTO) cannot be hosted on a streaming server without prior authorization.

To request permission to add these films to an institutional or educational streaming server, contact info@nfb.ca.